Preparing for Emergencies {the simple way}

  The idea of preparing for an emergency is a bit of misnomer because, by definition, emergencies happen without much, if any, warning. Also there are so many kinds of emergencies there is no way to be 100% prepared for all emergencies that could possibly happen. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be somewhat prepared … Read more

Preparing for Winter Emergencies

Each Thursday there will be a new post on a different issue associated with the needs and unique challenges of living on a homestead (big or small, urban or rural) during the winter. I am a teaming up with several other bloggers to bring you this series. Today’s topic is “Prepping for winter emergencies.” The participating … Read more

Easy DIY Wood Pallet Projects for Beginners

A young girl in colorful clothes sits smiling on a makeshift wooden pallet cart attached to a lawnmower. The cart has two wheels and rests on grass. A person's legs are visible in the background.

From décor to everyday function these easy diy pallet projects for beginners are a great way to get started upcycling! Find some inspiration and new ideas with this list of pallet projects and begin your DIY journey today. Have you ever seen old pallets on the curb and thought what a waste it is just … Read more

organizing media

All I can say is, we have way more DVDs and Cd’s that I thought. I’m not really sure where they all came from but somehow they’ve busted out of their drawer in the entertainment center and I found them stashed in various places when I set out to declutter the living room. Now, I … Read more

summer projects {bathroom}

Small bathroom scene with a light teal shelving unit holding folded towels. Two jars and decorative items are on top. The room has wood paneling and a window with greenery outside. The floor is tiled in a light tan pattern.

I spent last week cleaning, decluttering and prettying up the main bathroom. We only have one and a half bathrooms so this room gets a lot of use. The bathroom is quite large and has a little privacy wall by the toilet. There’s quite a bit of space on the outside of the wall and I’ve always … Read more